Practice Areas

Auto Accidents

Chicago Auto Accident Lawyer

An auto accident occurs on a major highway in the United States approximately every 10 seconds. In addition, there are thousands of other accidents involving trains, buses, or other forms of public transportation every year. If you or members of your family have suffered personal injury because of the negligent or reckless behavior of another driver, you need an experienced Chicago trial attorney to help you get full and fair compensation for your losses.

At the Law Office of Gerald T. Donoghue, in Chicago, Illinois, we have over 25 years of trial experience representing people injured in motor vehicle accidents. We represent clients throughout the Chicago area and the surrounding area, including Cook County, Will County, Lake County, and Dupage County. Contact me  for a free initial consultation.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

We represent clients injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, and semi-truck or 18-wheeler collisions. We advocate on behalf of bicyclists and pedestrians injured in collisions with motor vehicles. Many victims of auto accidents rely exclusively on their insurance providers for compensation for accident-related injuries. This is a mistake! The insurance companies have a vested interest in paying as little as possible.  Know your Rights!

Railroad Accidents

We have significant experience representing victims of train and railroad accidents. We have extensive knowledge of FELA (Federal Employers' Liability Law) and can help you obtain full and fair compensation for your railroad accident injury.

Public Transportation Accidents

We provide legal counsel to victims of public transportation accidents, including trains and buses. Chicago has many public transportation options, such as buses, trains, rapid transit, the L, subway, CTA, Metra, and RTA. If you or loved ones have been seriously injured because of the negligence of a public transportation employee or company, we will help you obtain full and fair compensation for your losses.

We also handle cases for people injured by boats or boating accidents.

We represent all personal injury victims on a contingent fee basis. If we do not recover compensation for your injuries, we will not charge you a fee.

Contact me for a free initial consultation.  We offer evening and weekend appointments upon special request.